So what is my wrap up of our wonderful experience in Umbria? Well, I guess the first time visitor to Italy is more or less compelled to see the famous sights of Rome, Venice and Florence, and they are wonderful cities in their own right, but there is not a city in the world that … Continue reading Gone but not forgotten – leaving Umbria
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The last day of school
Our last day in Umbria. We decide to keep it simple and head for two nearby towns: Montefalco and Bevagna. Both are pretty places and the drive is through pleasant green countryside and other towns we are becoming familiar with, such as Spello. Montefalco is wine country and the town itself is very charming. Another … Continue reading The last day of school
To the Seaside Without a Map – Senigallia
We set off today for the seaside - without a map. How hard can it be to head east until you come to the ocean? Our map is limited to the province of Umbria, and today's exploration took us to Le Marche, the neighbouring province. Well we did get lost, but that is all part … Continue reading To the Seaside Without a Map – Senigallia
GWEN WILSON The Reluctant Retiree 